Lauren Shirreff

Lauren Shirreff is a journalist currently working as a reporter at The Telegraph through their graduate scheme, with a temporary placement at Press Association until June 2025. An Oxford-educated Moritz-Heyman scholar, she holds a degree in Classical Archaeology and Ancient History from Balliol College. Her journalism career began in student media where she edited The Oxford Student, founded The Oxford Tab, and contributed to multiple campus publications. Shirreff's professional work spans investigative reporting on the Julian Assange case, Britain's criminal justice system failures, and environmental issues like deep sea mining. She's also produced notable profiles including an Oxford-based LSD specialist and reported on royal investitures at Buckingham Palace. Her career includes stints in communications at Oxford SU and content creation for edtech startup GoodCourse before joining The Telegraph.